Near the North Dakota/Montana border-2019

“How he sings raggy music to his cattleAs he swings back and forward in his saddleOn his horse (a pretty good horse)Who is syncopated gaitedAnd with such a funny meterTo the roar of his repeater . . . ”

Bryce Canyon, Utah-2019

“Down in that old box canyon Where only misfits can go He rides with no companion But saloon and rodeo. Up in that new space station Living Kennedy’s dream There’s an automatic camera Shooting elephantine. Well the crew is relaxing Before the video screen...

Astoria, Oregon-2019

“Sitting in my hotel, hiding from the dramas of this great big world, Seven stories high, looking at the world go by-y. Sitting in my hotel room, thinking about the countryside and sunny days in June. Trying to hide the gloom, sitting in my hotel room.”

Eastern Utah-2019

“You beside me here beneath the blue My dream of love is coming true Within our desert Caravan. This is so exciting, you are so inviting Resting in my arms Thrill to the magic, the magic of your charms.”

Boise, Idaho-2019

“Well the lush separation enfolds youAnd the products of wealthPush you along on the bow waveOf their spiritless undying selvesAnd you press on God’s waiter your last dimeAs he hands you the billAnd you spin in the slipstreamTimeless unreasoningPaddle right out...

Cannon Beach, Oregon-2019

“White bird must fly Or she will die, White bird must fly Or she will die. The sunsets come The sunsets go, The clouds roll by And the earth turns old. And the young bird’s eyes Do always glow She must fly She must fly She must fly.”